Utria Landing Memorial
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Located in Udria village, this monument commemorates the Utria landing of 17–19 January 1919. The monument was unveiled on 30 July 1933 to honour the military operation that contributed to the liberation of Narva and strengthened Estonia’s independence.
The obelisk-shaped monument is protected as a cultural heritage site. Annual commemorative events are held here each January to mark the events of the War of Independence.
The obelisk-shaped monument is protected as a cultural heritage site. Annual commemorative events are held here each January to mark the events of the War of Independence.
The Utria Landing took place on 17–19 January 1919 during the Estonian War of Independence (1918–1920). At the beginning of 1919, northeastern Estonia and the town of Narva were under the control of the Red Army. In order to change the military situation, Estonian command planned a naval landing operation aimed at attacking enemy forces from the rear and weakening their defensive positions near Narva.
The landing began on the morning of 17 January 1919 at Udria Beach. The operation involved Estonian military units, Finnish volunteers, and support from ships of the British Royal Navy. Despite harsh winter conditions, the troops secured a foothold on the coast and advanced inland. Narva was liberated on 19 January 1919. The Utria Landing is regarded as the largest amphibious operation of the War of Independence and one of the decisive turning points in Estonia’s struggle for independence.
The landing began on the morning of 17 January 1919 at Udria Beach. The operation involved Estonian military units, Finnish volunteers, and support from ships of the British Royal Navy. Despite harsh winter conditions, the troops secured a foothold on the coast and advanced inland. Narva was liberated on 19 January 1919. The Utria Landing is regarded as the largest amphibious operation of the War of Independence and one of the decisive turning points in Estonia’s struggle for independence.